Games Like Escape from Ever After

Underhero is an RPG-platformer where the chosen hero has failed, and an underling of the evil king takes his place as the new hero. Use timing-based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land, face off against quirky bosses, and save the kingdom from your own evil boss, Mr Stitches!

Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, RPG 20.5%, Story Rich 19%, Funny 13%, 2D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It subverts the traditional hero's journey by having you play as a minion who accidentally defeats the villain.

West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.

Why similar: Comedy 31%, Funny 22.1%, RPG 19.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar commitment to sharp, irreverent comedy and satirical world-building within an RPG framework.

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

Why similar: Soundtrack 15.2% ★, Music 13%, Emotional 10.5%, Funny 8.6%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential meta-RPG that features a great soundtrack, funny dialogue, and subverted fantasy expectations.

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.5%, JRPG 21.3%, Funny 11.3%, Comedy 10.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This party-based RPG features deep tactical combat and a charming, story-rich world that feels very similar to the seed game.

From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.

Why similar: Comedy 37.2%, RPG 24.2%, Funny 19.6%, Adventure 6.7%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in satirical RPG design that uses turn-based combat to lampoon classic fantasy tropes.

A party-based RPG about a 3-piece band of dysfunctional friends who, upon signing up to a perfectly normal battle of the bands contest, become cursed with an unusual power.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.3%, Music 19.3%, JRPG 14.1%, Emotional 10.6%, Comedy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into its comedic tone and 2D aesthetic, focusing on party-based combat and character-driven humor.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.6%, JRPG 17.8%, Comedy 12.1%, Dark 11.3%, Funny 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully balances dark, absurd humor with deep emotional stakes and a unique RPG combat system.

Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!

Why similar: Comedy 25.7%, Funny 23.3%, Story Rich 16.9%, RPG 16.6%, 2D 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the seed's satirical approach to bureaucracy and authority figures through a humorous, top-down perspective.

Knuckle Sandwich is a turn-based RPG by Andy Brophy. Get a job, beat up some monsters, and solve a mystery that's plaguing Bright City.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Comedy 11.8%, Dark 11.3%, Funny 10.5%, Retro 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a quirky, story-rich narrative with unique turn-based minigames and a distinct visual style.

Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

Why similar: JRPG 36.7%, RPG 24.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.3%, Retro 8.7%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a polished, story-rich JRPG that features a sophisticated turn-based combat system and a compelling fantasy world.

A comedic RPG about the cynical and hilarious realities of social interaction, personal growth, and confronting your inner demons.

Why similar: RPG 24.3%, Comedy 19.7%, Funny 14.9%, Retro 12.9%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It explores complex emotional themes through a cynical lens, utilizing a distinct pixel-art style and RPG mechanics.

A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Why similar: RPG 21.5%, JRPG 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Story Rich 13.7%, Fantasy 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a charming, story-driven experience with tactical, rhythm-based combat and a diverse cast of characters.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Soundtrack 27.5% ★, JRPG 16.1%, Action RPG 13.9%, Comedy 9.2%, Story Rich 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features stunning pixel art and a story-rich adventure that emphasizes character relationships and world-building.

Beneath the streets of London, an angry mouse seeks revenge against the god who stole his tail. An epic RPG of miniature proportions!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.2%, JRPG 27.9%, RPG 13.1%, Fantasy 11.5%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This indie RPG features a unique fantasy premise and turn-based combat that emphasizes character development and narrative.

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.3%, JRPG 22.1%, Story Rich 8.8%, Emotional 8.5%, RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic JRPG feel with beautiful pixel art and a tactical, turn-based combat system that is highly engaging.

Battle a sinister corporation in this story-rich RPG! Survive fast-paced, turn-based battles and conversations where cringe damage can be deadly. Fight the evils of capitalism with your trusty pig sidekick and join the revolution, old man!

Why similar: Soundtrack 19.5% ★, Comedy 13.7%, Funny 10.7%, Mystery 10.6%, JRPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG features a unique, character-driven adventure with turn-based combat and a charming, quirky aesthetic.

Don't be a hero. Experience the love. Experience moon. moon is an anti-RPG steeped in story and character, mood and music.

Why similar: Soundtrack 23.7% ★, Music 18.9%, JRPG 11.3%, Emotional 10.3%, Comedy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This cult classic subverts traditional RPG tropes by focusing on non-violent interactions and the lives of NPCs.

Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27%, JRPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Comedy 11.6%, RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends a modern-day setting with supernatural RPG elements, focusing on party-based combat and narrative choices.

Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.

Why similar: JRPG 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.1%, Emotional 16.3%, Comedy 13.4%, Mystery 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a fresh take on the tactical RPG genre with an isometric perspective and a focus on school-life dynamics.

Terrain of Magical Expertise is a game about a game! Take on the role of a White-Hat Hacker in this non-linear, story-driven, RPG adventure, featuring an original turn-based combat system, hundreds of unique enemies, and a full cast of voice actors. Do all it takes to win the Campaign of Champions!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.7%, Tactical RPG 18.8%, JRPG 16.6%, Comedy 8.7%, RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a tactical, party-based RPG that draws inspiration from internet culture and classic gaming tropes.

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Music 60.8%, Story Rich 14.9%, RPG 10.4%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This music-based RPG provides a psychedelic and emotional narrative experience that challenges traditional genre conventions.

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 22.1%, Story Rich 16.2%, Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-fidelity, story-rich fantasy experience with a focus on strategic turn-based combat.

3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.

Why similar: JRPG 47.9%, RPG 11.8%, Comedy 10.8%, Retro 9.8%, Funny 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a fast-paced, tactical RPG experience that focuses on efficient combat and a sci-fi narrative.

In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!

Why similar: Soundtrack 31.1% ★, Music 28.7%, Tactical RPG 20.2%, Fantasy 7.7%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines rhythm-based mechanics with a fantasy RPG setting, offering a unique and musical approach to combat.

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: RPG 30.9%, JRPG 25.6%, Story Rich 15.1%, Funny 13.5%, Retro 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a deeply emotional and surreal RPG that uses its mechanics to explore complex psychological themes.

Untamed Tactics is a Tactical RPG set in world of colorful animals. Relive the legend of Greycoat’s escape into the untamed Wilds in a tale of lost honor and finding a new home as you fight, talk, and think your way through this beautifully illustrated adventure!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.8%, Party-Based RPG 26.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.9%, Story Rich 7.7%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, tactical combat experience set in a vibrant fantasy world with a strong emphasis on party synergy.

A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.7%, RPG 20.9%, JRPG 16.5%, Stylized 10%, Retro 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, claymation-inspired RPG experience that prioritizes unique visual flair and experimental combat.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: RPG 35.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 27.1%, Story Rich 19%, Fantasy 9.3%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features deep tactical combat and a narrative centered on corporate espionage and dystopian themes.

AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵

Why similar: Music 30.4%, JRPG 16.5%, Comedy 10.4%, Dark 9.5%, Funny 8.9%

Effulgence RPG is a party-based RPG set in a unique character-based world where enemies are more than just obstacles - they ARE the resource. 💀 Destroy them to forge better gear!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.3%, Tactical RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Comedy 11.2%, Retro 10.9%

Get ready to go on a wacky and joyful turn-based RPG adventure! Play as Loaf, a freshly baked flour golem, and explore the different regions of a wonderful world ripe with mysteries with the help of a colorful cast of characters.

Why similar: Soundtrack 29.2% ★, Party-Based RPG 23.9%, Comedy 11.9%, Funny 8.3%, Mystery 7.8%

A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)

Why similar: JRPG 37.1%, Funny 16.5%, Comedy 16.4%, RPG 11%, Fantasy 7.6%

A short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 21.4%, Emotional 20%, Funny 12.3%, Story Rich 11.1%, Fantasy 10.8%

Shape and lead your own fully customisable (and debt-ridden) family of Inquisitors in charge of hunting the chromatic monsters infesting the city. Unlock unique abilities, hang out with eccentric nobles, learn the secrets the city holds while occasionally delivering ice cream!

Why similar: Soundtrack 26.3% ★, Tactical RPG 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, JRPG 14.7%, Funny 8.1%

Command a rebellion as Leon Beaumont, Exiled Prince of Astrea, against the king that betrayed him. Engage in a classic turn-based tactical RPG experience as you unravel untold secrets from the past. Recruit allies, manage inventory, and train your soldiers in this JRPG inspired journey!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.5%, Party-Based RPG 20%, JRPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Emotional 7.6%

In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.3%, Tactical RPG 20.9%, Funny 12%, Story Rich 9.8%, Comedy 9.6%

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Music 42.9%, Emotional 17.3%, Comedy 14.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Funny 7.4%

Regalia: Of Men And Monarchs is a tactical RPG set in a cheerful fantasy world full of weirdness and wonder. Assemble your party, go adventuring, manage your kingdom, make new friends, and defeat your opponents in challenging turn-based combat.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.1%, JRPG 19.5%, Tactical RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Funny 8.4%

Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26%, JRPG 21.8%, Action RPG 14.2%, Story Rich 8.8%, RPG 8.3%

Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.

Why similar: Soundtrack 26.3% ★, JRPG 21.4%, Emotional 17.4%, Funny 7.2%, Story Rich 6.5%

Depart on a life-changing turn-based adventure to save the President!

Why similar: Comedy 24.4%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Funny 17.4%, Story Rich 14%, RPG 12.2%

A business planet full of mystery, relics of power, dangerous jobs and terrifying monstrosities. Will your company defy the toxicity of this environment or will you find yourselves courting the power of corruption itself, in absolution.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35%, JRPG 14.8%, Stylized 13.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, RPG 10.6%

Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.7%, Soundtrack 20.7% ★, JRPG 19.6%, Story Rich 8%, Retro 7.3%

Corporations control the entire global government. Injustice has inspired a revolution in Suits City. Follow the journey of a businessman's descent into corruption...

Why similar: JRPG 28.8%, Action RPG 18.7%, Stylized 16.5%, RPG 13.3%, Funny 12.9%

Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.1%, JRPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, RPG 5.5%

Heroes Must Die is an action-RPG with aesthetics inspired by the best roleplaying games of the 16 bit era, with the sophisticated story and design of modern epics. Follow a grand and fun story of trying to break the world and then save it. Combat is easy to learn and difficult to master. Best of all, it's free.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.5%, Comedy 22.2%, RPG 18.4%, Retro 15.1%, Story Rich 11.8%

Let’s! Revolution! is a colorful roguelite puzzle mashup about stopping a narcissistic King from ruining your world. Flip tiles to uncover the hidden path to the King. Use deductive reasoning to avoid his cronies or take them all down in strategic turn-based combat.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 47.1%, Funny 25.8%, Fantasy 16.4%, 2D 10.7%

Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack.

Why similar: RPG 33.5%, JRPG 33%, Funny 18.4%, Adventure 15.1%

Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!

Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, RPG 23.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, Fantasy 12.5%, Adventure 9.4%

A turn-based RPG set in a fantastic society of plants and animals. Fight against monsters and visit exotic places that have their unique culture and history. Beware of what lurks in the darkness...

Why similar: JRPG 23.2%, Retro 15.6%, Fantasy 12.5%, Funny 12.2%, Story Rich 11.9%

Be the new dispatcher at the Karma City Police Station in this narrative-driven pixel adventure. Talk to the victims to discover their needs and fight in a unique pinball-based battle system, as you follow a captivating story with lots of humor and a great soundtrack.

Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, Comedy 18.5%, Funny 13.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Retro 9.3%

Dive back into your NIS roots and experience a game that laid the foundation for the beloved Disgaea series with Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. Sharper graphics and updated image optimization bring this classic title into the present!

Why similar: JRPG 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Emotional 12%, Tactical RPG 10.9%, Comedy 10.4%

Save the kingdom by fighting the rats and their cronies, restore the health of the people.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.3%, JRPG 26.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, RPG 12.3%, Fantasy 9.2%

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!

Why similar: RPG 39.5%, Comedy 14.1%, Fantasy 11.7%, Adventure 10%, Funny 9.8%

Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.8%, JRPG 23.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Fantasy 11.1%, Retro 8.7%

Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.

Why similar: RPG 23.1%, Retro 17.2%, JRPG 13.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Adventure 8.8%

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: Emotional 30.1%, RPG 26%, Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 13.5%, Funny 10.4%